Ok, guys. Frank has stopped drinking and is serious about this season. I can’t stop drinking for more than 8hrs at a time so Clark’s abstinence is notable and impressive. He and Andy had a heart to heart, shared some cheeseburgers (Frank is probably now also vegan and went Impossible Burger), chugged some Mr. Pibb, and came to an understanding.
Watch his presser from today. It’s probably one of the most real and honest things I’ve seen from a player. If you’re rooting against Frank Clark after that you’re probably either repressing some demons in your life or are related to Red Dawg.
This is a safe space to celebrate Frank Clark this season. 8 sack minimum. Let’s build this guy up rather than choosing to spend the season breaking him down.
Join me on the Shark bandwagon. There’s blood in the water.
And the obligatory: keep doubting Frank fucking Clark. [Reply]
Originally Posted by penguinz:
I think everyone misjudges how much Frank is loved by his teammates, coaches and BV.
He will be on the roster for the 23-24 season. Question is just how much his cap hit will be.
I'm still fairly sure he won't be back. As far as I can tell, we need the cap space.
And while I had discovered that he was well liked and respected by most of his teammates, I didn't actually know that CJ thought he was integral to his success and the defense's success on the field. Makes you wonder a little exactly what Frank's doing out there besides just the raw stats. Obviously CJ thinks Frank's play is essential to the defense outside of the numbers. [Reply]
Originally Posted by Megatron96:
I'm still fairly sure he won't be back. As far as I can tell, we need the cap space.
And while I had discovered that he was well liked and respected by most of his teammates, I didn't actually know that CJ thought he was integral to his success and the defense's success on the field. Makes you wonder a little exactly what Frank's doing out there besides just the raw stats. Obviously CJ thinks Frank's play is essential to the defense outside of the numbers.
Cap space is easy. All it takes is a restructure that Frank has already shown he is willing to do.
CJ knows a lot of his success is due to Clark. Clark has created many of CJ's sacks. [Reply]
Originally Posted by Megatron96:
I'm still fairly sure he won't be back. As far as I can tell, we need the cap space.
And while I had discovered that he was well liked and respected by most of his teammates, I didn't actually know that CJ thought he was integral to his success and the defense's success on the field. Makes you wonder a little exactly what Frank's doing out there besides just the raw stats. Obviously CJ thinks Frank's play is essential to the defense outside of the numbers.
Mathieu's teammates loved him as well.
And had he been willing to come back at/near what Reid was making, we'd have brought him back. He wasn't so we didn't.
If Clark doesn't get real reasonable real quick, he's gone.
This front office has been willing to move on from guys who's pay doesn't match their production and for 3 years, Clark's hasn't. He wasn't worth his $9 million last season and he won't be getting that this season.
I'm betting $6 million in 'new' money plus the dead cap is a walkaway point for Veach and co. If he wants more than that, he gets gone. [Reply]
Originally Posted by DJ's left nut:
Mathieu's teammates loved him as well.
And had he been willing to come back at/near what Reid was making, we'd have brought him back. He wasn't so we didn't.
If Clark doesn't get real reasonable real quick, he's gone.
This front office has been willing to move on from guys who's pay doesn't match their production and for 3 years, Clark's hasn't. He wasn't worth his $9 million last season and he won't be getting that this season.
I'm betting $6 million in 'new' money plus the dead cap is a walkaway point for Veach and co. If he wants more than that, he gets gone.
Exactly. His cap number to production ratio is not enough to justify him returning with what he is currently making. [Reply]
So, according to Veach, they are working to re-sign Frank, and even if they can't get it done and have to release him, Veach is prepared to competitively bid for Frank's services.
Originally Posted by Megatron96:
So, according to Veach, they are working to re-sign Frank, and even if they can't get it done and have to release him, Veach is prepared to competitively bid for Frank's services.
I guess Frank will be a Chief in 2023!
I'd be fine with him at $5-$6 mil and as a part time guy. [Reply]
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